Description
Discover Hacienda Ébano, a nature reserve and farm in Barú Costa Rica, offering short- to medium-length rainforest hikes, two pristine waterfalls with natural swimming pools, and opportunities to observe magnificent wildlife such as birds, frogs, monkeys, and diverse plant species.
Travel to the mountaintop in a comfortable, safe 4x4 safari-style truck, and visit the Mango viewpoint. Enjoy stunning panoramic ocean and mountain views while sampling fresh fruit.
Visit Jade Waterfall and, if you like, take a refreshing dip. Afterward, savor a traditional Costa Rican lunch served in banana leaves by the river. Join a small group or choose a private tour, both led by knowledgeable local guides committed to excellent service.
Tour includes
- Admission and parking
- Four-hour guided tour led by an expert
- Safe and fun safari-style transportation
- Hiking in the Nature Reserve
- Two waterfalls suitable for swimming
- Visiting the Ocean & Mountains lookout
- Traditional Costa Rican homemade lunch
What to bring
- Hiking, tennis, or water shoes (no flip-flops)
- Bathing suit
- Raincoat & extra clothes
- Your reusable water bottle
Itinerary
Registration and transportation:
Welcome and important instructions from the guides. Travel in the safari vehicle to the nature reserve and farm. 15 minutes
Nature walk in the reserve:
Take a short or medium walk through the humid tropical forest. The guide will be attentive to wildlife and will share educational facts and stories. 30 to 60 minutes.
Enjoy the waterfalls:
During the walk, visit Ébano Waterfalls, a double waterfall located in the forest, where you can safely enjoy the clean and crystal-clear water. 30 minutes.
Ébano House and restrooms:
At this point, you will have access to the restrooms. 15 minutes.
Trip to El Mango Viewpoint:
Aboard the safari vehicle, we will ascend to the top of the mountain to enjoy wonderful views of the sea and mountains. Fresh fruit will be offered. 30 to 60 minutes.
Jade Waterfall and lunch in the forest:
At the last stop of the trip, we can once again enjoy a refreshing and beautiful waterfall; then, by the river at a picnic table, have a Costa Rican lunch wrapped in a leaf (weather permitting). 30/60 mins.
Return to reception and farewell:
The guides will share the day's photos, and changing rooms and restrooms will be available.
Deperture and return
Santa Juana de Platanillo, Barú, Pérez Zeledón, San José, Costa Rica.
Road 243. 10 km / 6.2 miles from Playa Dominical, on the way to San Isidro PZ.
Hacienda Ébano Reception and Restaurant is located 150 m / 490 ft from Cataratas Nauyaca Office.
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About the Hiking
The trail is well maintained, there are a couple of slopes but it's mainly flat. Two bridges, ropes, and handrails will help you and keep you safe. A person in normal shape without any training or hiking experience can do it. It's not recommended to take the hike for people with recent surgeries, knees or health problems, or for sensitive seniors. Fortunately, there is the No Hike tour version.
No Hike tour version
The hike to Ébano Waterfalls will not take place, but guests can still visit the Jade Waterfall, which is very close to the road. We are very lucky to enjoy this feature. Remember to select this tour option when you book.
- If have to cancel, we will do our best to accomodate the cliet in another date, if not refunded policies will be applied
- Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 2 days (48 hours) or less before the event
- Cancellation fee of 15% is charged if cancelled more than 2 days (48 hours) before the event
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time
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Know before go
- This is an outdoor activity; you might get dirty, sweat, or get wet from the rain
- Seniors or not walkers tour version available, please choose the option when booking
- The minimum age recommended is one year old
- No pets allowed